American Airlines, Inc.

Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area - Fractures - CHICAGO, Illinois

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at American Airlines, Inc. in CHICAGO, Illinois
Employer American Airlines, Inc.
Address 10000 West O'Hare Ave.
City, State ZIP CHICAGO, Illinois 60666
Report ID 2025054933
Event Date May 25, 2025
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area
Source of Injury Airport utility vehicle powered
Secondary Source Secondary source not applicable
Industry (NAICS) 481111
Inspection # 1827365
GPS Coordinates 41.77000, -87.66000

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Incident Narrative

On May 25, 2025, at approximately 10:42 p.m., the injured employee was standing in front of a cargo loader while another employee was operating a tug with a dolly and cargo that was to be loaded onto a passenger plane. As the operator reversed the tug, the injured employee was pinned between the dolly and the loader. The employee suffered crushing injuries to their lower legs, including a fracture to one leg and hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On May 25, 2025, a worker at American Airlines, Inc. in CHICAGO, Illinois suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area, with airport utility vehicle powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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